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Vermont State Council Officers State Chaplain Fr. Timothy Naples

State Deputy Peter Laramie

State Secretary Mathew Reveal

State Treasurer Michael Patnode

State Advocate Steve Shover

State Warden Tom Herbst, Jr

Immediate Past State Deputy Dan McAvinney

Program Director Michael Morse

Membership Director James Candon

Church Director George Flower

Community Director Michael Patnode

Council Director William Robie

Family Director Bernard Perron

Youth Director Nick Conti Jr.

STATE DEPUTY’S MESSAGE FOR FEBRUARY 2016

Degree work has been picking up and so has membership intake. The

Initiation (First) Degree, whether live or video degree, grows our membership. The Formation

(Second) and Knighthood (Third) Degrees teach our new members how to exemplify the

Catholic man and prepare them for leadership positions in our councils.

Initiation, Formation and Knighthood Degree Teams have been active around the state

in the past few months and have been very effective. In saying this I do not want to downplay

the work of those putting on the video degrees; they are an important gear in the wheel that

drives the membership machine. Be sure to thank your Degree Teams at every

opportunity. Whether it is one dedicated Knight carrying a laptop computer and a briefcase of

paperwork and odds and ends through the snow to a single candidate’s home or whether a

Degree Team Co-Captain puts together a location and full Knighthood Degree Team with

refreshments or full meal served afterwards, the work of driving the membership effort forward

is not only of the greatest importance, but it is also being done. That is a tribute to all who are

involved.

Nor do I wish to downplay the work, the happy work, of our members who extend to

their friends, acquaintances, and fellow parishioners the opportunity to become members of the

Knights of Columbus. Since July 1 – and July, August and September were slow months

because so many councils close up shop during the summer – the Vermont K of C has brought

in, on average, a new member every four days. And there are lines of Catholic men around the

STATE DEPUTY PETER LARAMIE

state who have signed their applications and are now waiting for Initiation Degrees so that they, too, can become members. This is

because of the work of our brother Knights, our happy warriors, who love who we are and what we do and what we stand for, and

beyond that, wish to share and move themselves to share this great adventure with others.

Brothers, we now have working Formation (Second) Degree Teams in Districts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8. While we do not have

these teams in every district, every council in the state is within reach of a Formation Degree Team. This is a remarkable

achievement, one which must be a source of pride for everyone involved. I encourage these teams to remain active so that we can

keep the pipeline open to the Knighthood Degree and, beyond that, to the Patriotic Degree. A Patriotic (Fourth) Degree

Exemplification will be held in Milton on Sunday, April 17. The Fourth Degree is the Visible Arm of the Knights of Columbus and

also is that arm that pays honor and respect to our deceased Brothers, our clergy, and very publicly to the Holy Eucharist. Please

make every effort to sign up candidates for the Patriotic Degree in February and forward those applications to the District Master

so that we can insure that the April degree exemplification happens.

My dream of having a central clearinghouse for all Vermont Knights of Columbus information has not yet been realized

and to date we have no single place for you to look to see where your next Initiation, Formation, or Knighthood Degree

Exemplification will be held. That is unfortunate. But I ask that Grand Knights notify their District Deputies about planned

Initiation Degrees and that District Deputies inform the State Membership Director of planned Initiation and Formation Degrees so

that he can send word around the state. Likewise I ask that our Degree Team Co-Captains and/or Conferring Officers notify the

State Membership Director of planned Knighthood Degrees so that he can get the word out around the state.

Both of our Knighthood Degree Teams are actively working on setting up degree exemplifications in the late February to

mid-March time frame. I ask, therefore, that our Initiation Degree Teams and Formation Degree Teams actively work to move

candidates and members through the degrees so that the Knighthood Degree Teams and the Patriotic Degree Team each have

sizeable classes of Knights prepared for active roles in the Order.

I am very proud of the work you have done and what you have achieved so far this Fraternal Year to build up the

membership in Vermont. Better yet, I know that you are just warming up in preparation for what you can and will accomplish as the

year goes on. Thank you and may God bless you all.

Membership recruitment is certainly an important part of what we must do to preserve and build the order. Well over one

quarter of our Vermont K of C membership is over 70 years of age. Not that 70 is all that old – I’ll be there in twelve and a half

years, God willing – but most members over 70 are Honorary life members and pay no dues. While some members over 70 continue

to be very active in their councils the vast majority are not. And so, in order to keep our councils active and healthy and growing we

must continually recruit members of all ages, but especially young men and young men with families so that we can more actively

participate in the charitable programs for which the Order is famed and was formed.

As I travel the state visiting your local councils I am continually astounded at how even some of the smallest and least

known of our councils are performing some of the greatest charitable works. You are involved in Special Olympics, Coats for Kids,

International Wheelchair Program, Food for the Hungry and many other programs aimed at making life easier for people with

special needs or everyday needs. You help seminarians and priests, are involved in your parishes and parish ministries, are involved

in scouting and parish youth programs, march and pray to end abortion and promote a culture of life, and are everywhere involved in

your communities. You are a marvel and an inspiration to me. You are the face of the Knights of Columbus and of a united,

resurgent, and faithful Catholicism. You are the best hope of the Catholic Church for the advancement of the New Evangelization in

our world. I am continually moved by your efforts, sincerity, and zeal. And so are countless others.

In closing, let me briefly and clearly answer for all a question which a few have asked me and which may be on the minds

of others. A few have asked me whether the local councils should be involved in scouting anymore and whether they should give

any support to the scouts. My answer is a most emphatic YES. It is true that local councils have been asked not to CHARTER scout

troops any more but to encourage local parishes to do so in their place so that the youth, especially the Catholic youth can be more

connected to their parishes. Whether a locally chartered scout troop is operating under a charter purchased by a Catholic parish or

not Knights of Columbus councils should be encouraged at every turn to support scouting programs with their time, talent, and

resources. I hope that answers it.

Vivat Jesus!

Where’s the State Deputy? If, during your moments of reverie, you get to wondering what Vermont’s wondering State Deputy is up to, here is his

plan for February as of January 24. This list is, of course, subject to change, including additions and deletions. It is not

exhaustive.

Tuesday, February 2: Windsor, Council 2832 monthly meeting. Thursday, February 4: Essex Junction, 2946 monthly meeting. Saturday, February 6: Fair Haven, Our Lady of Seven Dolors BINGO, in the Kitchen. Tuesday, February 9: Underhill, Council 7810 monthly meeting. Sunday, February 14: Vergennes, Mass, Council 3664 Breakfast and Presentation of Star Council Award. Wednesday, February 17: Fair Haven, 2016 Convention meeting at Council 810. Saturday, February 20: Middlebury, St. Mary’s Catholic School, Formation (Second) Degree Ceremonial. Sunday, February 21: Burlington, St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral. Wednesday, February 24: Burlington, UVM, State Board monthly meeting.

Jubilee Year Event

What: The Vermont Knights of Columbus have been invited to participate in the Jubilee for Religious and

Consecrated Life.

When: Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 3 p.m. (the Hour of Mercy) during the Year of Mercy

Where: St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, 20 Allen Street, Burlington

Why: The Diocese of Burlington is celebrating those in Religious and Consecrated Life and also lay

organizations which enrich our culture through their religious and charitable acts. These include the Knights

of Columbus as the largest of these groups, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, the Daughters of

Isabella, and chivalric Orders such as the Knights of Malta and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of

Jerusalem.

How: Enormously. We, as the largest of these organizations, need to have representation reflecting that fact.

Therefore, I am putting out the call to all our Brother Knights and their Families from around Vermont to

come help us celebrate this Jubilee Year event.

Please, answer the call as if the honor of the Knights of Columbus Depended upon it.

Thank you.

State Deputy Peter Laramie

Please pray for the growth of Catholic education in Vermont! Catholic Schools Week is my big to-do to start

February with my own parish school. I know so many who are longing for a Catholic high school in my own

area. Bishop Coyne hopes that the St. Therese Digital Academy high school can be part of the solution. Do what

you can for our Catholic schools, and our Catholic families, especially those with young children.

God bless!

Fr. Tim Naples, State Chaplain.

Message from the Charity Chairman

First and foremost Merry Christmas! Enjoy this season with and remembering, family and friends

By now each Council should have received their allotment of 2016 Charity Raffle Tickets. If you have not

please contact your District Deputy as they were given the tickets last June.

District Deputies please remember to speak about the importance of a successful Charity Raffle income each

time you attend a meeting of one of your assigned Councils.

A successful Charity Raffle will allow the State Council to plan more charitable activities which will benefit

each Council in the long run.

Remember one booklet sold per Knight would mean $20,000 to the State Council and $20,000 to the combined

Vermont Councils for Charity. We can do this!

Message from our State Chaplain

District Master Message

Sir and Brother Knights,

Can you believe we are already a month in to the New Year?

It’s almost spring time, the time for new growth, new growth in our order and new growth in

our fourth degree.

We have a fourth degree exemplification scheduled at St Ann’s Church in Milton on Sunday,

April 17th

. We will begin with the holy sacrifice of the Mass at 10:30 a.m. followed by

registration, our ceremonial and banquet. Details will be coming out very soon.

We’re doing well with bringing in new members. Many councils are now recruiting after

several quiet years. We have new 2nd

degree teams. We are having much more frequent third

degree ceremonials. We have one coming up in February in Burlington and if the upcoming

2nd

degree in St Albans is successful we may have one there also.

Fourth degree knights are the showmen of the order. They serve as honor guards at wakes

and funerals. They march publicly in parades and they honor and serve our veterans.

However the fourth degree isn’t just for those who intend to participate in the color. It is for

all knights. The lesson of patriotism is taught in the ceremonial in a way that you will be

astonished at and proud of our catholic patriotic heritage. I would encourage every third

degree knight to attend the fourth degree exemplification in April even if it is simply to see

this beautiful ceremonial and learn the lesson of patriotism.

Watch your email for details of the upcoming exemplification. Meanwhile personally invite

your third degree knights to join the fourth degree. Send me their names and contact

information at tfcurran@mtfairpoint.net so that I can contact them directly.

I would also remind you that supreme requires at least 20 candidates to acknowledge the

degree. Therefore it is very likely that in Vermont we will be holding the degree only once a

year. Please don’t miss the opportunity on April 17th

.

In the near future I will also be scheduling our biannual business meeting. At the top of the

agenda will be selection of names to be submitted to Supreme for selection of my replacement

as Master of the District of Vermont. Please come prepared with nominations. We will vote

to select three of those nominated. Those three names will be submitted to the Supreme

Master who will chose the new District Master from those three names or any other as he sees

fit.

Thank you for all the good work you do as Sir Knights

Vivat Jesus.

Tom Curran, PSD, Vermont District Master of the Fourth Degree

Knights of Columbus Matthew Reveal S.S. Vermont State Council 114 Lincoln Ave. Rutland, Vt. 05701

December 19, 2015 Dear State Officers, Past State Deputies, District Deputies, State Directors, Committee Chairmen and Grand Knights, As stated in the first part of Resolution #18 adopted at the 2015 State Convention, Whereas, the Vermont State Council, Knights of Columbus annually sponsors the Anchor

Award to someone whom it deems worthy, Now, Therefore, Be it resolved, that the recipient not be limited to the clergy or to gender, but shall be someone who has truly given of himself or herself for the betterment of mankind, which is for the glory of God and Holy Mother Church; and Be it further resolved, that nominations for this award be submitted from the membership at large through their Councils. These nominations shall be submitted to the State Secretary together with a summary outlining the qualifications and background of the individual no later than February 15. 2016; Be it further resolved, that the State Deputy appoint a committee to screen the nominations and determine three finalists

to present to the State Officers for final selection at the March Meeting; Be it further resolved, that the location and date for this award be determined by the State Deputy. For a nominee to be given all possible consideration for this prestigious award, each submission should be detailed and thorough. The qualifications for this award are limited only in that the recipient is not involved in any activity which is contrary to the teaching of the Holy Catholic Church. Remember that this is the highest award given by the Vermont State Knights of Columbus, and it would be great if there were many nominees to choose from. Please don't delay. The deadline for receipt of nominations is February 15, 2015. I extend to each of you my best wishes for a joyous Advent Season!

Fraternally,

Matthew Reveal

State Secretary

Knights of Columbus Vermont State Council Scholastic Achievement Committee

James Candon, Chairman

21 Williams Street

Rutland, VT 05701

(802-0885-3095

james.candon2@yahoo.com

Scholarship Announcement

The Knights of Columbus Vermont State Council announces its 46th Annual Scholastic Achievement Awards Program,

offering five $1000.00 scholarships to be awarded this year.

These awards are made to high school seniors qualifying to graduate in June 2016, to assist in furthering their education at an

accredited school or college of their choice.

Sons or daughters of a Knight of Columbus (paternal or legally adopted) in good standing in a subordinate Council within the

Vermont jurisdiction are eligible. Sons or daughters of deceased members are also eligible if their father was in good

standing at the time of his death. An applicant may be a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of a Columbian

Squires Circle, in the jurisdiction of Vermont and a high school senior qualifying to graduate in June, 2016.

Merit scholarships will be awarded to four applicants with the four remaining awards presented to applicants, who in the

opinion of the Scholastic Committee are most deserving.

All applicants must be postmarked by March 10, 2016 to qualify. Awards will be presented at the Vermont State Knights

of Columbus Convention in May 2016 and must be requested before February 1, 2017 or will be forfeited and given to a

chosen alternate.

Applications may be obtained from the Guidance Offices of local high schools, local Knights of Columbus Councils, local

Catholic parishes, members of the Scholastic Achievement Committee, listed below.

Msgr. Wendell H. Searles, Our Lady of Providence, 47 W. Spring St., Winooski, VT 05404 (Emeritus)

Paul W. Mitchell PSD, 269 Juniper Dr., South Burlington, VT 05403

Dominic DiCicco PSD, FDM 6 Greenwood Ave, Essex Junction, VT 05452

Philip F. Mollitor, PSD, FDM, P. O. Box 102, Gaysville, VT 05746

Michael Patnode, ST, P.O. Box 434, Highgate, VT 05459

James P. Candon II, Chairman, 21 Williams Street, Rutland, VT 05701 E-mail james.candon2@yahoo.com

APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP

PART I: To be filled out by the student. Please print or type.

Applicant’s full name ______________________________________________________ First Middle Last

Address ________________________________________________________________

City or Town ______________________________ State _________________ Zip ____

Phone Number ______________________ Date of Birth_________________________

School you now attend _____________________________________________________

School’s Address _________________________________________________________

Name of School’s Principal _________________________________________________

Father’s Name ___________________________________________________________

Number of siblings also attending a post-high school program _____________________

Council # ________________, Knights of Columbus, _________________________VT.

Give the name of the Council’s Financial Secretary ______________________________

How did you learn about this scholarship program? ______________________________

________________________________________________________________________

In your own words and handwriting, please summarize your chief interests in school, your participation in school activities, your

chief out-of-school interests and hobbies, your summer or part-time employment, and your plans for the future.

Please include a list of colleges or schools to which you have applied for admission and the names of any that have accepted you.

Please include any other information and letters of recommendation that you feel is important to your application. Candidates are

strongly encouraged to include letters of recommendation from a non-relative who can address your particular qualifications

and financial need. Use the reverse side for your summary. Please be sure to sign and date the application and mail to

the Scholarship Committee Chair by March 10, 2016, to the above address.

Application for Scholarship

Part II: Applicant’s Personal Record

Please fill in your name and address and give the form to your principal or Guidance Director. Request the rest

of the application be filled out promptly and mailed to the Scholarship Committee. Your application will not be

considered complete until all parts of the application and handwritten letter are received by the committee.

Applicant’s Full Name ________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Address ____________________________________________________________________

City or Town ________________________________________________________________

To School Personal:

The above named student is applying for a Knights of Columbus State Scholarship. Kindly complete this form

and return it to the Knight’s Scholarship Committee on or before

March 10, 2016.

The Committee desires to receive all information leading to a better understanding of the applicant and his or

her experience and life situation. The information furnished will be treated in a strictly confidential manner by

the Committee.

Thank you in advance for your time and effort on the behalf of the student and the Knights of Columbus.

Check (X) to indicate personal characteristics of the applicant:

Average Above Average Superior

A. Social Adjustment _____ _____ _____

B. Maturity _____ _____ _____

C. Integrity _____ _____ _____

D. School Citizenship _____ _____ _____

E. Achievement related to Ability _____ _____ _____

Current Rank in Class: _____ in a class of_____ Highest CEEB Scores CR ____ M ____ W ____

Please attach a copy of the applicant’s Secondary School Record including test records, Principal’s or

designee’s estimate of applicant’s success, and recommendation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANT

To qualify you must be a son or daughter of a Knight of Columbus (paternal or legally adopted) in good standing in a

subordinate Council within the Vermont jurisdiction are eligible. Sons or daughters of deceased members are also eligible if their

father was in good standing at the time of his death. An applicant may be a member of the Knights of Columbus or a member of a

Columbian Squires Circle, in the jurisdiction of Vermont and a high school senior qualifying to graduate in June 2016.

This scholarship is given by the Vermont Knights of Columbus to assist in your education at an accredited school or college

of your choice.

Applications must be returned to the Chairman, at the address above, by March 10, 2016 to qualify for an award.

The application is in two parts with the major portion of Part II being completed by your school personal. Therefore, we

strongly suggest Part II be given to them immediately to allow the maximum time to prepare their part of the application.

The filing date should be brought to the attention of the guidance personal of your school, since delinquent applications

may disqualify an applicant from consideration for an award.

Failure to hand-write the essay may also result in the application being invalidated.

Scholarships not claimed by February 1, 2017 will be forfeited and the prize will be given to the next alternate on the

list.

Scholastic Achievement Awards March 10 is the due date for VT State Scholastic Achievements Award applications. For applications or more information contact

Chair Jim Candon at james.candon2@yahoo.com or (802)-855-3095.

Membership Currently Vermont is leading Division 5 with 10 new members for January with four days left to add to the total. This once again

qualifies the State Council for a monetary incentive from Supreme.

March is the second church drive month of the fraternal year in honor of the birth of the order March 29, 1882. Now is the time to

plan for the recruitment drives for your council.

Supreme resent announce the $100.00 new Knight annuity program. All new Knights are eligible to start an annuity for as little as

$100.00. The program also allows a Knight at anytime during his membership to start a Knights annuity. Starting an annuity counts

for the council insurance quota. For more information contact your council field agent.

Remember recruitment is a 365 day commitment. Every Catholic gentleman should be offered the opportunity to join our ranks as the

right arm of the church.

Jim Candon

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

RSVP Refund Support Vocations Program

VOCATIONS

RSVP money is used by seminarians and those in religious formation for tuition and books, car insurance and maintenance, travel

home during vacations, emergency expenditures and other living expenses.

RSVP Requirements and Guidelines.

1. Locate a candidate to support. If you need help, please contact me for information on a seminarian or seminarians to

support. We want to make sure all the seminarians are supported .You can E-mail me at gfbean44@yahoo.com. Or call at

862-8581, your K of C State Vocations Director

2. After a candidate’s name and address is secured, prepare and send a letter of introduction from your council, assembly or

circle.

3. Define how money is to be raised.

4. Define how the relationship will be managed.

5. Define how money will be presented.

6. Take photos and send them to your local and diocesan newspapers, and Columbia magazine. Be sure caption information is

complete and each individual’s name is spelled correctly.

7. RSVP assistance also involves prayer and moral support. Send letters or cards for birthday, Christmas, Easter, and welcome

back to school greetings – each fraternal year.

8. Encourage members and their families to keep seminarian or postulant in their prayers.

9. Invite seminarian or postulant to council activities and include in mailing of newsletter or other communications.

10. Invite seminarians or postulants to make a presentation to the council, parish, and/or parish youth groups on what it means to

prepare for priesthood or religious life.

11. Arrange for seminarian or postulant to host a group of young people from the council or parish at their seminary to meet

other seminarians and get a feeling of preparing for priesthood or religious life.

12. Make sure to offer congratulations and support to your seminarian or postulant on their ordination.

13. Apply for a refund from Supreme Council office – to be eligible for refund, monies must be given directly to an individual

(not a an institution of fund)); money given to an individual must be vocations related and donated between July 1 – June 30

of the respective fraternal year; paid with a check drawn from the council-assembly account; and copies of check or other

documentation must accompany application for refund. Refer to the RSVP Refund Application (#2863) for exact details and

procedures for filing for this refund.

Request an RSVP Award Plaque. To qualify for an RSVP plaque, the council, assembly, or circle must provide financial assistance,

as well as moral support throughout the fraternal year. Refer to the RSVP Refund Application (#2863) for exact details and

procedures for requesting this plaque.

Also if you have already given financial support to a seminarian for the year (July 1, 15- June 30, 16) please send me a copy of form

2863 (RSVP form) .

”Vocations are Everybody's Business”

Pray for Vocations.

Vivat Jesus

Jerry Bean, PSD, FDM

Vocations Chairman

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BURLINGTON

SEMINARIAN DIRECTORY

2015-2016

SEMINARY ADDRESS YEAR OF STUDY HOME ADDRESS

Rev. Mr. Curtis A. Miller Fourth Theology Mr. Curtis A. Miller

Saint John’s Seminary 76 Hidden Oaks Drive

127 Lake Street Colchester, VT 05446

Brighton, MA 02135 DOB: 8/12/90

curtis.miller@sjs.edu

Rev.Mr. Matthew J. Rensch Fourth Theology Mr. Matthew J. Rensch

Pontifical North American College 70 Governor Chittenden Road

00120 Vatican City State EUROPE Williston, VT 05495

mattrensch@gmail.com DOB: 9/28/88

Mr. Joseph J. Sanderson Third Theology Mr. Joseph J. Sanderson

Saint John’s Seminary Post Office Box 183

127 Lake Street Chester, VT 05143

Brighton, MA 02135 DOB: 9/18/90

jsandersoncatholic@gmail.com

Mr. Steven R. Marchand Second Theology Mr. Steven R. Marchand

Pontifical North American College 77 Lake Road

00121 Vatican City State EUROPE Milton, VT 05468

srmarchand@yahoo.com DOB: 10/31/91

Mr. Kevin J. Chalifoux First Theology Mr. Kevin J. Chalifoux

Pontifical North American College 22 Cooney Road

00121 Vatican City State EUROPE Spencer, MA 01562

kcfoux@gmail.com

Mr. Robert M. Little First Theology Mr. Robert M. Little

Saint John’s Seminary 14 Brierwood Lane

127 Lake Street Burlington, VT 05408

Brighton, MA 02135 DOB: 4/05/93

rlittlevt@gmail.com

Mr. Matthew T. Traceski First Pre-Theology Mr. Matthew T. Traceski

Our Lady of Providence Seminary 63 Michele Drive

485 Mount Pleasant Avenue Somers, CT 06071

Providence, RI 02908 DOB: 9/16/1993

Matthew.traceski@maine.edu

Mr. Robert J. Murphy Third College Mr. Robert J. Murphy

Our Lady of Providence Seminary 186 Lake Drive

485 Mount Pleasant Avenue North Bennington, VT 05357

Providence, RI 02908 DOB: 8/18/1994

rzqletum@gmail.com

For more information, please contact:

Father Jon Schnobrich

Diocesan Director of Vocations

P.O. Box 2226, 55 Joy Drive,

South Burlington, VT 05407

(802) 658-6110 – Ext 1175, vocations@vermontcatholic.org

Vergennes Saint Isaac Jogues Council #3664

Council leads community effort to setup and remove life-size manger display (Crèche) in Vergennes City Park

Saint Nicholas and Santa Clause cheer up folks in Addison County residential homes

Council and parishioners provide, package and deliver 64 full-meal Christmas baskets and food gift cards for/to area families

Grand Knight, Bill Scott, presents council’s $600 college Scholarship

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Brother Knights:

I am asking for your submissions for programs for award judging this spring. We need all of these by the end of March. We keep a

spreadsheet of submissions to the award committee every year and there is a drop in total hours submitted every year. To be sure,

everyone cannot win, but you cannot be included if you do not apply. Please give me a copy of the state awards application found in

the documents section of the Supreme website for each event you held in the current fraternal year. I am available @ 802-827-6173,

spdvermont@gmail.com, along with lostnationfamily@myfairpoint.net. My cell is 802-782-0790, but there is no service in my

home. Address is 145 Lost Nation Road, East Fairfield, VT 05448. I look forward to working with you to further the principles of the

Order, the growth of the jurisdiction, and to leave this State council in better shape than we found it

Vivat Jesus.

Mike Morse

State Program Director

VERMONT STATE COUNCIL

THE STATE FREE THROW IS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 5th.

Brothers,

I wish to thank the many councils who sponsored or who will sponsor a local Free Throw

Championship. It all starts with the council competition. I also wish to thank those District

Deputies who encouraged their councils to participate and who will soon be hosting their

District competition.

After at least one false start, I am pleased to announce that the State Free Throw Championship

will be held on Saturday, March 5th, 2016. It will be held at the Missisquoi Valley Union High

School Gym, located at 100 Thunder Bird Drive in Swanton, VT 05488. Registration starts at

11:30. This year’s event is sponsored by the Swanton Council.

This is a State event. I encourage each council to send a representative to this event, especially

if your council has someone competing for a state title. Bring your sneakers and be ready to

pitch in to help the host council. Registration starts at 11:30 so plan to arrive around 11:00.

Thank you in advance for your help with this event.

Please encourage your council to host either the 2016 State Soccer Challenge in October or the

2017 State Free Throw Championship next March. Bids for these events are accepted at the

State Convention.

Nick Conti

VT State Youth Director

802-839-0116 ( cell )

WNMG@AOL.COM

STATE FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP Schedule ( 2016 )

TO BE HELD AT: Missisquoi Valley Union High School Gym

100 Thunder Bird Drive

Swanton, VT 05488

WHEN: Saturday, March 5, 2016

Registration beginning at 11:30AM

Registration Times:

11:30AM - 12:00PM 9 & 10 year old Boys and Girls

12:00PM - 12:45PM 11 year old Boys and Girls

12:00PM - 1:15PM 12 year old Boys and Girls

12:00PM - 1:45PM 13 year old Boys and Girls

12:00PM - 2:15PM 14 year old Boys and Girls

Contest Times:

12:00PM Announcements, prayer, National Anthem

12:15PM 9 year old Boys and Girls shoot

12:45PM 10 year old Boys and Girls shoot

1:15PM 11 year old Boys and Girls shoot

1:45PM 12 year old Boys and Girls shoot

2:15PM 13 year old Boys and Girls shoot

2:45PM 14 year old Boys and Girls shoot

DISTRICT 1

COUNCIL 10830

in FAIRFAX held

its annual Free

Throw competition.

GK Keith Billado,

DGK Ed Nuttall

and FS Jim

Groseclose provide

the judging. The

event was held in

BFA Fairfax

School gym.

Council 10830 held a Mass for the display of the Holy Family Icon at St Luke’s

Church, as part the council meeting night on 14 January 2016.

GK Keith Billado took the picture of Brother Steve Minor, FS Jim Groseclose,

Church Director Dick Brandt and DGK Ed Nuttall.

Steve Minor was recognized with a pin and certificate for 25 years’ service to the

Knights of Columbus.

STAR COUNCIL AWARD STRATEGY

SERVICE PROGRAM PERSONNEL REPORT FORM 365 DUE AUGUST 1st

ANNUAL SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY FORM 1728 DUE JANUARY 31st

MCGIVNEY AWARD – MEMBERSHIP QUOTA OF:

FOUNDER’S AWARD – INSURANCE QUOTA OF:

COLUMBIAN AWARD REPORT FORM #SP7 DUE JUNE 30th

IN GOOD STANDING – ALL COUNCIL ASSESSMENTS PAID BY JUNE 30th

MEMBERSHIP STRATEGY

SHOW 1ST

DEGREE DVD AT COUNCIL FEBRUARY, APRIL

SCHEDULE/CONDUCT 1ST

DEGREES

o Monthly

o Select honorees

o Recognize new member and sponsor

o Publish names of new members in parish bulletin

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

o 3 or more knights

o Oversee membership programs/recruitment activities

o Form 2-man recruitment teams

o ID recruitment methods that work

ADMISSION COMMITTEE

o Ensure applicant understands

o Conduct an interview

o Link proposer through “Knight in Shining Armor” strategy

ID 18-YEAR OLD’S OF MEMBERS, NON-MEMBERS, SQUIRES

HOLD CHURCH DRIVE IN MARCH

o Preparation phase

Advertise

Order recruitment materials

Invite insurance agent

o Execution phase

Set up informational tables

Arrange for podium pitch

Have brother knights on hand

o Follow-up phase

Personal contact w/in 48 hours

Have an informational seminar

Offer transportation

o Orientation phase

Involve chaplain

Consider showing recruitment video

Make requirements for membership known

Offer each prospect form 100 with member assistance

Conclude with light refreshments

Inform candidates of 1st degree

o First Degree

Schedule degree 2 weeks after orientation

Contact candidates as a reminder

Ensure they have transportation

Order degree certificates

Explain Shining Armor Award program

DEVELOP PROSPECT LIST FROM CHURCH ROSTERS (RECRUITMENT INVITATION)

o Work with pastor

o Consider parish council, volunteers

o 18-year old’s

o Vendors serving council

o Fathers, sons, nephews, cousins, uncles, father-in-laws, grandfathers, grandsons

ASK MEMBERS TO ID PROSPECTS AND RECRUIT (ONE-ON-ONE)

o Start a conversation

o Be confident/able to answer questions

o Home visit with fliers, video “Experience of a Lifetime”

USE THE TWO-MAN TEAM APPROACH AND VISIT PR0SPECTS

o Organize teams

o Divide prospect list

o Schedule a visit

o Show video “Experience of a Lifetime”

o Ask prospect to join

o Ask insurance agent to join

MONTHLY ENTRIES IN CHURCH BULLETIN (WHY DID I JOIN THE KNIGHTS)

o Short articles

o Why did I join

o Insurance benefits

o Summary of activities

o Family of the month announcements

HAVE ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE AT ALL FUNCTIONS/ACTIVITIES

o Someone makes a periodic pitch/announcement

o Have a video continuously playing

o Have fliers/brochures displayed

CONDUCT AN OPEN HOUSE

o Appoint a committee

St. Albans Council #297

A Texas Hold_Em Tournament was held on January 8th to raise funds to help in the Operational expenses of

the Hall during the Winter months.

A good turnout of players resulted with just over $1000.00 raised. Fun was had by all!

Working on this event were: GK Maurice Bonnette along with Brothers Dave Lavallee, Roger Royer, Moise

Viau, William Nihan, Michael Morse, Brian Fiorenza and Bill Bressette

Council 297 held a 2016 New Year's Party with live Music, Dinner and Party celebrations.

Everyone enjoyed the music of the Ring Tunes led by Brother Tad Wilder along with a delicious Dinner.

It was a great way to welcome in the New Year with Brother Knights and their Spouses along with friends.

Working on this Event were: Grand Knight Maurice Bonnette and Brothers Peter Allard, Jim Shepard and Bill

Bressette

Sir Knight Bill and CDA Sue Bressette recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and

friends.

The celebration was organized by their Daughter Mary Beth Peterson, Son Chris Bressette and a very close

family friend Tina Brosky.

It was a very special gathering with many photos and remembrances of the wedding that took place on Oct 30th

1965.

There will be a first degree at 10:00 am on Saturday February 6th at St. Edward's Parish Hall

on Elm Street in Derby Line, VT. Candidates and their sponsors should arrive by 9:30am. A

luncheon will follow. Please RSVP to GK Maurice Brasseur at 334-5501 or braslinbritmoe@hotmail.com

with your numbers so we can plan for food.

Rosary Council, #4684

Rosary Council, #4684 consists of Knights from Richmond, Williston, and Underhill.

We had a busy December and January. The Council kicked off December with a pancake breakfast during the

first week of December. The Fellowship generated by these pancake breakfast have paid huge dividends

within our Church Community. Father Lance Harlow conducts a Healing Service on a monthly basis at the

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Williston. Knights are present at every healing service to provide support

for Father’s service. The Healing Service is normally held the first Sunday of each month. If you have not

attended a Healing Service we urge you to do so. Please contact the IHM Rectory for the schedule.

We provided a ham dinner for Senior Citizens from Richmond at Christmas time. Our Council does this

every year in December.

At the end of the month Knights delivered 50 Christmas baskets to members of our Parish Community. The

OLHR Social Concerns Committee provides the baskets and Knights deliver them to the door step of our

Parishioners. January continued to be just as busy for our Council. After our monthly pancake

breakfast, members and their families attended the Vermont Right to Life March held in Montpelier.

We topped the month off with our normal monthly council meeting and a separate Officers Meeting.

We are in the planning stages of our Annual French Canadian Dinner to be held on Saturday, Feb 6th

, at 5

pm. Join us in the Church Hall in Richmond, for a fine, traditional meat pie dinner. Reservations are not

necessary.

Call the Holy Rosary Rectory at 434-2521.

Thanks.

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providing life insurance by brother Knights for brother Knights.

That commitment is a core value of the Knights of Columbus, and our core values permeate all levels of our organization.

We pledge to serve our brother Knights, and their families, according to our Golden Rule: “In all my professional

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The following six (6) councils submitted a "Family of the Month" to Supreme for the month of November 2015:

Council District # 279 DeGoesbriand (Burlington) 3

2284 Saint Stephen (Winooski) 3 Winner: Leon & Marlene Sabourin (Congratulations!) FIRST

TIME TO SUBMIT FOM😀

2946 Bishop Rice (Essex Jct) 4

3664 Saint Isaac Jogues (Vergennes) 7

7525 Saint John Vianney (S. Burl.) 3 Winner: Richard & Sandy Stevens (Congratulations!) 😀

10830 Fr. Donald C. Kelly ( Fairfax) 1

The following four (4) councils submitted a "Family of the Month" to Supreme for the month of December 2015:

Council District #

297 Saint Albans (St Albans) 1 Winner: David & Lydia Lavallee (Congratulations!) 😀

5041 Fr Boivin (Morrisville) 5

7525 Saint John Vianney (South Burlington) 3

10417 Pope John Paul II (Milton) 1

January 2016 Family of the Month submission cutoff is February 15th. Let's get more

councils to submit.☺

Who’s Your Hero?

In today’s world, someone who suddenly “dropped in” to this earth from some other world and observed who we treat as

“heroes,” it might cause us to wonder if it really portrays our values.

Who do we treat as heroes? Is it sports people, politicians, and celebrities who snub virtues? Or, would it be Jesus Christ?

A saint? Our father/mother, the Pope, a priest? Or, maybe a virtuous neighbor? Whoever it is we hold up as a hero to our

children, grandchildren, and others, they subconsciously pickup on what is important to us. Thereby, it is a mirror of our

soul.

What is our soul reflecting to others?

Vivat Jesus!

Bernie

Bernard J. Perron

Family Director

802-877-3971 H

Day of Prayer for Clergy The state-wide day of prayer for Clergy is scheduled for May 21, 2016 and while that may seem like a long time away, now is the time

to commit to your hour slot and notify your council and your Chapin of the date/time. Council 7525 is coordinating this for our state

and you can connect with Brother Patrick Leduc (pleducvt@gmail.com or 598-4246) with question and to Sign up for your

council’s hour.

Each council is asked to sign up for an hour of prayer on May 21st in support of our Clergy. Each council can manage their hour of

prayer in any way they see fit. An hour of silent vigil, an hour of rosary followed by open prayer and meditation, and hour of

adoration, a mass, or something else you come up with as a council. You can conduct the hour of prayer any place you wish; council

hall, Church, parish hall, or other location. Invite the parish community to join you. Invite wives, family…...

Again this year we will be including a notice in the Chancery Bulletin that all your chaplain's will see. Let's get 100% participation in

this meaningful and simple event!

Brother Patrick, working with our State Chaplin, will be providing you a current list of the clergy in the state of Vermont for you to

use in your program or in the pre-designed program that you have the option to use. Look for that information soon.

Patrick J. Leduc

South Burlington, VT

“300 Club Winners to date” WEEK #1 # DRAWN NAME Council #

$100.00 186 Jay Benson 7525

$75.00 203 Northfield Council #11457 11457

$50.00 267 St Elizabeth Council #13574 13574

WEEK #2 # DRAWN NAME Council #

$100.00 240 Tom & Nancy Curran 10417

$75.00 123 Bill Bressette 297

$50.00 129 Herman & Kim Noyes 421

WEEK #3 # DRAWN NAME Council #

$100.00 255 Larry Gould 2832

$75.00 45 Fr. Fontaine Council 2832 2832

$50.00 34 Scott Cunningham 2085

WEEK #4 # DRAWN NAME Council #

$100.00 134 Fair Haven Council 810 810

$75.00 210 Ted Yandow 297

$50.00 65 Bill & Michelle LaCroix 279

WEEK #5 # DRAWN NAME Council #

$100.00 75 Edgar Sabourin 2284

$75.00 25 Sullivan Council #2628 2628

$50.00 180 Robert Martell/Marcel Moreau 7669

WEEK #6 # DRAWN NAME Council #

$100.00 31 Ralph Funari 2025

$75.00 62 Jerry & Pauline Bean 279

$50.00 50 Pat Desjadon 642

WEEK #7 # DRAWN NAME Council #

$100.00 98 Mark Curtis 2832

$75.00 247 Terry Norris 642

$50.00 291 Stephen Ketcham 642

HOLY FAMILY PRAYER PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2015-2016

November 2015

Oct 31 - Nov 6 810 Fair Haven

7th – 13

th 232 Rutland

14th – 20

th 642 Middlebury

21st – 27

th 10535 Bristol

December 2015

Nov 28th – Dec 4th 3664 Vergennes

5th – 11

th 2284 Winooski

12th – 18

th 7525 S. Burlington

19th – Jan 1

st 2 weeks 279 Burlington

January 2016

2nd

– 8th 10417 Milton

9th – 15

th 10830 Fairfax

16th – 22

nd 297 St Albans

23rd

– 29th 7669 Swanton

February 2016

Jan 30 – Feb 5th 2610 Richford

6th – 12

th 7943 Troy

13th – 19

th 2285 Newport

February (cont.)

20th – 26

th 7763 Orleans

20th – Mar 4

th 13574 Lyndonville

March 2016

5th – 11

th 421 St Johnsbury

12th – 18

th 1568 Hardwick

19th – 25

th 5041 Morrisville

26th – Apr 8

th 2 Weeks 2085 Waterbury

April 2016

9th – 15

th 7810 Underhill

16th – 22

nd 2946 Essex Jct

23rd

– May 6th 2 Weeks 7389 Colchester

May 2016

7th – 13

th 4684 Richmond

14th – 20

th 399 Barre

21st – 27

th 11457 Northfield

28th – Jun 3

rd 14351 Randolph

June 2016

4th – 10

th 10241 Bethel

11th – 17

th 2025 White River

18th – 24

th 2831 Windsor

25th – Jul 1

st 2628 Springfield

July 2016

2nd

– 8th 7324 Ludlow

9th – 15

th 753 Bellows Falls

16th – 22

nd 917 Brattleboro

23rd

– 29th 307 Bennington

August 2016

Jul 30 – Aug 5th 6816 Manchester

Brother Knights

I thank you for all of your articles and making

this newsletter a success

I ask that all of you District Deputies and Grand

Knights to PLEASE forward this newsletter at

your Council members.

Send to msnoel @charter.net

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